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The Raid 2

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"They're not cops anymore. They're in my world now."

Just as fast as it's predecessor, but more stylish with a fleshed out story and great set pieces, it's one of the best martial arts action movies ever.

Haywire

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"Oh, you shouldn't think of her as being a woman. No, that would be a mistake."

Another Soderbergh joint, the criminally underrated Haywire is brutal and feels grounded thanks to MMA star Gina Carano's performance (which isn't undone by her somewhat stilted acting), she brings a certain physicality to the role that makes it feel deviations more authentic than it has any right too — the fight scenes are GREAT, pared down with no music, and it's always great to see real Jiu Jitsu in a film — even when Carano's just clambering about on rooftops; the story is okay but is more than made up for with some interesting camera work and original flourishes.

May

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"I've always said, 'If you can't find a friend, make one.'"

Not so much a slasher movie, as a study of May, a tormented woman — played brilliantly by Angela Bettis — who's a social outcast and part Dr Frankenstein; a slow build but thoroughly creepy throughout.

Badlands

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"I thought I'd come over and say hullo to you.  I'll try anything once."

A perfect movie — even more spectacular that this was director Terrence Malick's debut feature — everything about this film struck a chord, from Sissy Spacek's voiceover, to Martin Sheen oozing cool, this is surprisingly a funny film, though haunting and meandering, it's a masterpiece.

The Raid: Redemption

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"Pulling the trigger is like ordering takeout...this is what its all about."

Break-neck in every sense of the word; brilliant.